Seoul Indie-AniFest (서울인디애니페스트)

Seoul Indie-AniFest

서울인디애니페스트

Also known as: Indie-AniFest, Seoul Independent Animation Festival
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Seoul Indie-AniFest focuses on independent animation from Korea and across Asia. Its Korean competitions distinguish independently produced films in Independent Walk, student films in First Flight, and work created for online release in Web Animation. ASIA ROAD presents Asian animation outside Korea, while MIRINAE ROAD is the competition for feature-length work from Korea and Asia.

The Korean Independent Animation Filmmakers Association organizes the festival in Seoul with an executive committee and the participation of independent animation filmmakers. The programme also includes Korean and Asian panoramas, invited screenings, seminars and workshops, with an emphasis on experimentation and exchange around contemporary independent animation.

Country

South Korea

Focus

Animation

Categories

Animation, Feature, Short, Student, Web and New Media

Awards and prizes

2026 award categories: Independent Walk / First Flight — Grand Prize 'Star of Indie' (KRW 3,000,000), Prize for Independent Walk (KRW 2,000,000), Prize for First Flight (KRW 1,000,000), Jury Special Prize, Special Prize for Debut Film, KIAFA Special Prize, KAFA Special Prize and Special Prize for Music / Sound (KRW 500,000 each), and Audience Choice 'Star of Festival' (trophy). Web Animation — Prize for the Best Web Animation (KRW 1,000,000) and Audience Choice 'Star of Festival' (trophy). ASIA ROAD — Grand Prize 'Light of Asia' (KRW 1,000,000), Jury Special Prize (KRW 500,000), and Audience Choice 'Star of Festival' (trophy). MIRINAE ROAD — Grand Prize 'Star of Mirinae' (KRW 1,000,000). Each award includes a trophy.

Festival rules

2026 regulations: Korean Independent Walk, First Flight and Web Animation accept animation completed after August 2024 and never previously entered in the festival. Independent Walk covers work made outside an educational curriculum; First Flight covers student work, which may alternatively enter Independent Walk. A film cannot enter multiple sections. Web Animation includes short films, series, music videos, GIFs, short-form work and advertisements made for online release; series submit up to three episodes. Entries run 15–26 June 2026, closing at 18:00, via the festival's specified online form, email or delivery to the office. Applicants must clear music and other rights. Selected films with non-Korean dialogue require Korean subtitles. ASIA ROAD accepts non-Korean Asian productions of up to 40 minutes, completed after January 2025 and never previously submitted. International co-productions must include an Asian country; over 50% of the film must be animated. There is no entry fee or screening fee. Entries run 13 April–15 June 2026 via FilmFreeway or email. Submit a separate entry form and final-version preview, director photograph, five stills and English dialogue list for each film; non-English dialogue requires English subtitles. Selected works supply unencrypted DCP or suitable HD files. Promotional excerpts are limited to 10% of the film and no more than three minutes; additional tour screenings require permission. MIRINAE ROAD accepts feature animation of 40 minutes or more from Korea and Asia, completed after August 2024. Entries run 13 April–6 July 2026 via FilmFreeway or email. Submit an entry form and preview; applicants must clear music and other rights. Selected films provide publicity materials and final screening copies by 7 August 2026. Non-Korean dialogue requires Korean subtitles. Additional showcase screenings require advance agreement.

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